University Core: Overview - Part 2
Part 2: What is the University Core?
The University Core requirements break down into two main areas.
The University Core Curriculum includes 15 required courses spread across 10 learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are classified into Knowledge Areas. Along with satisfying at least one Knowledge Area, each Core course is expected to reinforce learning of effective skills, including communication, critical thinking, ethical awareness, information literacy, quantitative and qualitative analysis and research methods, and technological literacy.
Understanding and promoting the values of a Loyola education should also be part of one's undergraduate studies. The Values Across the Curriculum requirement allows these values to be satisfied through the Core, the major or electives, and may include co-curricular experiences that are assigned academic credit.
To find out more about these topics, visit the Knowledge Areas, Skills Development or Values Areas pages in the Core Curriculum Guide.